Harry Potter

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1. A boy wizard and the hero of a series of widely read fantasies by the British author J. K. Rowling. Eleven-year-old Harry, an orphan, discovers his magical powers, and the books chronicle his adventures at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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The first book in the series was published in England as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It was made into a film in 2001.

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HBO on Wednesday revealed the release date and trailer for its new “Harry Potter” series, offering the first glimpse into the new version of Hogwarts, the fictional school for young wizards and witches.

From Los Angeles Times

In an effort to introduce the “Harry Potter” franchise to younger audiences, the reboot will feature a new cast, with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger.

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“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, was initially set to debut in 2027.

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More details have been emerging about the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series.

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But he has written to the new Harry Potter.

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